41.   Properly executed, a living trust will promptly settle your debts and distribute your estate to your heirs.

42.   Reducing or avoiding estate taxes is also often cited as a reason for choosing a living trust.

43.   So if your state has a lengthy probate procedure or if you have other personal concerns, a living trust may be useful.

44.   So even if young parents choose a living trust for estate planning, they still need a will to protect their children.

45.   Some things, though, do not belong in a living trust.

46.   Still, co-op lawyers say, most of the concerns about QPRTs also apply to revocable living trusts.

47.   The book covers what a living trust is, the role of a living trust in the event of disability and tips on choosing and working with a lawyer.

48.   The book includes chapters on revocable living trusts, asset protection and charitable planning.

49.   The Glasses had substantial assets that made them prime candidates for a living trust.

50.   The living trust carries more weight than a durable power of attorney, which also names an agent to handle your financial affairs if you no longer can.